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This site is about my maternal grandfather whom we
lovingly called "Papaji". Since he passed away when I was merely 3
years old my recollection of him is only limited to the records of
imagination created when I heard stories about him from my family.
Even though I can't remember any interactions with him, I feel it is
important to allow all the visitors to this site to peek into the life
of this selfless and, may I add, great man. He was the glue that held
our family together. He had the virtues and intellect of a wise man,
which is highly needed in our world today. He organized parties and
let others enjoy the limelight. He never cared for fame but helped
others achieve it.
When he came to Bombay from Punjab, he worked in
Don Mills as a spinning master and then started his own printing press
which was used to print Punjabi periodicals, stationary and historical
booklets and posters for most of the Gurudwaras in Maharashtra.
His printing press was also a blessing for many struggling
writers trying to make it big in the Bombay metropolitan city. He also
shared a special bond with the eminent writer Khushwant Singh. In this
site you will find pictures of him and what others have to say about
him. I have liberally taken this information from the "Punjabi Samachar"
and the "New Delhi" magazine. For me just looking at his picture acts
as an inspiration to aim for a virtuous life, and I would be interested
in knowing if you have been in some way affected by looking at his
picture or reading about him. You can reach me at
gagman@canada.com.